Mammon and the Archer | Topics for Further Study
Pick another writer from the twentieth century who writes or has written stories about New York. Read one of this author’s stories, and compare the author’s version of New York with O. Henry’s interpretation of the city.
Research what life was like for Miss Lantry and other wealthy young women in the early 1900s. Put yourself in her place, and write a journal entry that covers the day Richard proposes to her in the coach. Include as many details as you can from Miss Lantry’s daily life—including any restrictions that might have been placed on her— using your research...
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